Name

setmetamode — Get or set keyboard meta mode

Synopsis

setmetamode [metabit|escprefix]

Options

Without argument, it shows the current meta key mode.
metabit|meta|bit The meta key sets the top bit of the character.
escprefix|esc|prefix The meta key sends an escape prefix.
Other options:
-h, --help This text
-V, --version Print program version and exit

Description

setmetamode can be used to determine and set the
key code sent by the meta (aka Alt) key.